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2 New Cottages, Shepherds Lane, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 New Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 New Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bicton, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury (SY3 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 sits 50.9% above the 2015 sale of £212,000. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 New Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Nov 2014
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
31%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2021from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromF37toD56
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 New Cottages, Shepherds Lane, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2012
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Formation of new vehicular access, hardstanding to form parking area; erection of fencing to side and removal of hedgerow (amended description).

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02311/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2005
    Full
    In report

    Erection of a detached double garage following demolition of existing garage

    Reference
    SA/05/1045/F
    View planning record

What's in 2 New Cottages, Shepherds Lane, Bicton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BP's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£212,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 June 2015Most recent

    £212,000

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 New Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Shrewsbury district page.
Full Shrewsbury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.0 km

Wenlock Edge House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SY3 8BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SY3 8BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SY3 8BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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